# Reclaimed Factory Hotels The Hotel Tobaco in Lodz Poland Makes You Feel at Home By Eric Westcott | Published 2014-04-04 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-tobaco-in-lodz References: [ilikearchitecture.net](http://www.ilikearchitecture.net/2014/04/tobaco-hotel-ec-5-architekci/) & [ca.hotels](http://ca.hotels.com/ho434368/hotel-tobaco-lodz-poland/) The '[Hotel Tobaco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htel-chteau-deau)' in Lodz, Poland gets its name for being built in and [old cigarette factory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tengbom). The hotel doesn't have that typical hotel feel to it. The way it has been designed by EC-5 Architekci, it has more of a college dorm feel to it rather than a bland hotel. The vibrant colors of the rooms give off a warm, happy feeling that will make you enjoy every second of your stay. With exposed brick walls, you truly get the sense that this building has history and character to it. The restaurant and bar look as if they have been plucked out of a major city and placed inside this hotel. It makes for a classy dining area while still holding to the modern feel of the hotel. This hotel is a pairing of [historical and modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/25hours-hotel-bikini-berlin) the gives birth to a fun place to stay on a European trip. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Reclaimed Factory Hotels:** The renovation of heritage buildings into hotels creates a unique experience for guests, blending history and modern amenities. - **Vibrant Room Design:** The use of bold colors and unconventional design elements in hotel rooms creates an artistic and inviting atmosphere. - **Hotel Dining Redefined:** Hotel restaurants and bars with city-like ambiance present guests with a dining experience that transcends the traditional hotel environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The trend of converting disused factories/historical buildings to hotels is an opportunity for hospitality companies to offer unique experiences and tap into an emerging market. - **Interior Design:** The use of vibrant colors and unconventional design elements in hotels creates a demand for interior designers with expertise in creating unique and artistic spaces. - **Food Service:** The trend of incorporating restaurant and bar spaces with city-like ambiance into hotels presents opportunities for food service companies to offer more upscale, modern options for hotel guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Local Craft-Incorporated Hotel Redesigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puro-hotel.md) - [Porto Elegant Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saboaria.md) - [Retro Nightlife-Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htel-chteau-deau.md) - [Reimagined Landmark Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telegraph-hotel-tbilisi.md) - [Bespoke Furniture Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/locke-hotel-2.md) - [Rail Depot Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noxx-hotel-marburg.md) - [17th-Century Converted Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/locke-de-santa-joana.md) - [Playfully Color-Blocked Seaside Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-haway.md) - [Brutalist Artful Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoxton-charlottenburg.md)